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itchy nipples and breastfeeding.

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why do my nipples itch so freaking bad? im breastfeeding and my baby is 3 weeks old and its about to drive me nuts!!! i want to scream they itch so bad and when i scratch them they hurt like crazy. what can i do to fix this?????

It is possible you and your baby could have thrush. A yeast infection in baby's mouth and on your nipples. It's easily fixed with drops from your doctor, well worth the visit. Way to go on the breastfeeding!

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